Dear Family,
. We have a mission goal of
35 addresses that we get to make return visits. This is generally an easy goal
especially because almost anyone will accept a visit as long as it is a
futuristic date and not the same day. But this week my companion and I did 103
addresses. I already ran out of space in my planer and my companion is close to
the last page. Also, none of the missions in Brazil recieved new planers for
this transfer. Everyone is cramming and writing new information on top of old
planers and using anything they can. It is kinda funny. It just so happened
that my companion and I both had an extra planer and we are some of the few
with unused planers.
Well, our dream investigators are turning soft(an expression
here) meaning that they aren´t progressing and keeping comitments. It is really
sad because I know they are missing out on tons of blessing but everyone has
agency. The Lord wasnt kidding when he said that the gate to salvation is small
and the way is narrow. The world is very good at lolling us away to the things
that dont matter. I just hope that they let the spirit touch their hearts
before too long.
We have also met a few inactives this week by accident. They
all have the same reason for falling away. They never gained a spiritual
testimony about this gospel. There is no other way to convert someone. If they
are not spiritually converted they will not stay in the church and survive the
trials of this life. I have gotten pretty good at convincing my mind that these
things are true but I need to be careful because this convincing will not last
through this life and the next.
But, here is some good news. We have been working with a
reference from a member this week. They are a young family and visited the church
yesterday for the first time. It has been hard for them because of the time the
normal spend at the Beach but finally they both said that a visit to the church
was necessary. I cant wait to teach them about eternal families this week and
to see their excitement in just one of the blessings of the gospel. I have been
studying this lesson all week because it is really a weakness as of right
now.
I cut my own hair this week. I was scared to cut a lot but
it is good enough to last a week or two and I will do it again. I must forgive
my mom for the stress I caused during my years of hair cuts. I really
appreciated all of the time that you sacrificed on my head.
I also have a picture of a cat from a pet store that escapes
everyday after the store closes and wanderes arround. It is kinda funny.
But that is all I have for this week. I am happy to be here
serving our Lord. It is truly a gratifing work. Even though it is very hot and
I have never sweat more in my life.
I love you all, Until next week
Elder Jacobson
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